In commemoration of the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, Sanjiv Mehta, the CEO of the East India Company, unveiled a stunning Crown Coin made of diamonds and gold. This extraordinary piece, known as “The Crown,” required an extensive 16-month effort to craft and is valued at approximately $23 million, setting a new standard as the most valuable coin ever produced.
The meticulous craftsmanship behind “The Crown” is evident in its design, where diamonds were carefully cut and placed individually to seamlessly integrate into the overall composition. The coin’s design ingeniously mirrors the flowing pattern of the British Union Jack, resulting in a truly distinctive masterpiece that captures the aesthetic essence of the Commonwealth. Moreover, this creation pays homage to the East India Company’s profound historical connection with these regions.
Featuring a total of 6,426 ethically sourced diamonds, “The Crown” includes eleven 24-carat gold coins, each dedicated to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II, who held the record as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and passed away at the age of 96 on September 8th the previous year. In addition to these gold coins, the centerpiece of this remarkable work is a 1-kilogram coin, encircled by ten 1-ounce coins, all set within an intricate diamond lattice. The production of this masterpiece consumed 3.6 kilograms of gold, and the diamonds underwent thorough examination by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to assess their cut, clarity, color, and carat.
“The Crown” was a collaborative effort, with expert artisans and craftspeople hailing from eight different countries coming together to bring this extraordinary coin to life.
